21 Nov 2011

Dworshak announces December showings of nature-themed movies

AHSAHKA, Idaho – Families and children are invited to attend free nature-themed movie presentations at the Dworshak Dam Visitor Center theater during December, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials at the dam announced today.

21 Nov 2011

Corps dams closed to vehicle crossings on Nov. 24; Travelers should plan alternate routes across Snake River

WALLA WALLA, Wash. – If your upcoming Thanksgiving Day plans include a road trip to visit family and friends on the opposite side of the lower Snake River, you may want to keep in mind that U.S. Army Corps of Engineers dams are closed to cross-dam public vehicle traffic on federal holidays, unless otherwise announced.

18 Nov 2011

Corps officials announce seasonal closures at Dworshak

AHSAHKA, Idaho – Officials from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announce seasonal recreation site changes at Dworshak Dam and Reservoir.

10 Nov 2011

McNary navigation lock schedules four-hour closure to replace electrical circuit breaker

UMATILLA, Ore. – McNary Dam’s navigation lock, located at Columbia River Mile 292 near Umatilla, Ore., will close to all river traffic for four hours on Monday, Nov. 14, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., according to operations officials with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Walla Walla District.

10 Nov 2011

Lower Granite navigation lock schedules five-hour closure to access electrical equipment

POMEROY, Wash. – Lower Granite Dam’s navigation lock, located at Snake River Mile 107.5 near Pomeroy, Wash., will close to all river traffic for five hours on Tuesday, Nov. 15, from noon to 5 p.m., according to operations officials with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Walla Walla District.

2 Nov 2011

Corps invites public to McNary Shoreline Management Plan information meeting and open house Nov. 9 in Pasco

WALLA WALLA, Wash. – The Walla Walla District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will hold an open house and information meeting about a revised McNary Shoreline Management Plan on Wednesday evening, Nov. 9, at the Pasco Red Lion Hotel at 2525 North 20th Avenue in Pasco. The open house begins at 5:30 p.m. and the public meeting is scheduled 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.

31 Oct 2011

Lower Granite Dam open for vehicle crossings on Veterans Day; Travelers should plan alternate routes across Snake River at Little Goose, Lower Monumental

WALLA WALLA, Wash. – If your upcoming Veterans Day weekend plans include a road trip to visit family and friends on the opposite side of the lower Snake River, you may want to keep in mind that most U.S. Army Corps of Engineers dams are closed to cross-dam public vehicle traffic on federal holidays, unless otherwise announced.

27 Oct 2011

Media invited to learn more about revised McNary Shoreline Management Plan

PASCO, Wash. – The Walla Walla District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers invites members of the news media to meet with Corps officials Thursday, Oct. 27, to learn more about a recently revised McNary Shoreline Management Plan plus an associated Environmental Assessment (EA) and Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI). The media opportunity with Corps officials is at 5 p.m. on Oct. 27 in Room 3 at the TRAC Center at 6600 Burden Blvd. in Pasco. A public meeting is planned for the evening of Nov. 8 in Richland.

27 Oct 2011

Lower Granite navigation lock schedules five-hour closure to access electrical equipment

POMEROY, Wash. – Lower Granite Dam’s navigation lock will close to all river traffic for five hours on Wednesday, Nov. 2, from noon to 5 p.m., according to operations officials with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Walla Walla District.

26 Oct 2011

Dworshak staff announces November nature-themed movies, winter recreation opportunities

AHSAHKA, Idaho – Looking for something fun to do with your holiday company? Visit Dworshak Dam and Reservoir where recreational opportunities abound.